Helen Felicia Edwards, 93, of WJE Place (Bluewell), Bluefield, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at her home.
Born on November 22, 1922 in Mercer County, she was a daughter of the late Kelly and Mary Dotson Dillon. She had been a resident of Bluewell for 45 years and was a homemaker. She was of the Pentecostal faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Jessie Edwards; a son, Bobby Edwards; and 6 sisters, Gladys Kirby, Pearl Goins, Bertha Haas, Beulah Shrader, Janet Dale, and Opal Helmandollar.
Survivors include:
3 sons: William Joe Edwards and Kathy Miller of Bluewell
Steven Darrell Edwards and Connie of Bluewell
Terry Lee Edwards and Karen of Speedway
4 daughters: Priscilla P. Epperson and Fount of Princeton
Carol Aust of Bluewell
Pamela Clark and Randy of Bluewell
Nora Tina Harmon and Dennis of Bluewell
14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren
Brother: Kelly “Tom” Dillon of Bucyrus, OH
Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Minister David Lusk officiating.
Friends may call on Monday from 6-8PM at the funeral home.
Burial will follow on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Roselawn Memory Gardens in Princeton where family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home on Tuesday at 10:30.
Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, 3431 Coal Heritage Road (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV 24701 is serving the family.